Official On-Campus Housing
Your Home is Here
Something for Everyone
With more than 7,500 available beds in 18 unique building communities, we know there’s a room that’s perfect for you. Whether it’s a traditional residence hall, a suite-style room, or an apartment, you have access to all of the amenities and services that only campus living can offer.
When you live on campus you always have someone to help you. Resident and Community Advisors are UB students who live along side you and are trained to provide guidance and support in all aspects of your life at UB.
There are leadership opportunities available to on-campus students, like the Residence Hall Association (RHA). One of the largest student-run organizations on campus, RHA is a governance group that advocates for residents and sponsors programming and events.
Your safety is our priority. A UB Card is required to access our residence halls. With live-in staff on duty 24/7 and our on-campus University Police department standing by, there is always someone looking out for you.
Our Residents
When you live on campus, you’ll be surrounded by people and programs to help you get better grades, graduate on time and achieve your full potential.
Learning happens everywhere at UB, but we know how important it is to get to class on time. All on-campus housing locations are just a short walk or free shuttle ride away from class, office hours and library study sessions.
By living with other students who share your interests, you’ll make friends more easily, have study partners right next door, and get access to programs specifically designed around your goals. Whether based on academic interests, leadership goals or a passion for diversity and inclusion, the benefits will be felt in every aspect of your life.
You don’t have to go to the library to get help with your homework, print a paper or find a quiet place to study. Every residence hall complex has an Academic Success Center, where you’ll find study spaces, computers, resource materials and free tutoring services.
Our Residents
At UB, you have the unique opportunity to live with like-minded students in our popular Living Learning Communities, typically located in our residence halls.
#1 Ranked Dining Center
We have the highest ranked SUNY University Center dining services program and it’s easy to see why. Innovative cuisine and diverse flavors made in small batches by a team of chefs, often to order. We have something to satisfy every taste.
Dining halls are conveniently located in every residence hall complex.
We offer a variety of well balanced, healthy menu choices for all students, even those with special dietary needs. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are readily available at multiple locations and we offer Halal and Kosher options too. If you have allergies or other health needs we have Registered Dietitians available by appointment that can help you find the foods that fit your lifestyle.
Need a study break? Convenience stores and vending machines are filled with snacks, drinks, popcorn, and frozen dinners to fulfill your cravings any time of the day or night.
Using freshly prepared ingredients, buying local and serving foods that not only look good, but are good for you…these are just a few of the ways we have become an award-winning dining program.
It’s easy to make dinner with your friends, bake a birthday cake or just enjoy a midnight snack. At UB, you’ll always find a kitchen nearby. And we even have cooking tools and equipment you can borrow.
Here on campus the food comes to you with our popular food trucks, Big Blue and Little Blue. With exclusive menus featuring favorites like Buffalo Mac and Cheese and Taco in a Bag, it couldn’t be easier to grab a bite between classes.
Our Residents
You're closer to everything UB has to offer when living on campus. You can walk, bike, use our free buses and shuttles, or bring your own car to get around.
On Campus
Getting around campus and between campuses is fast, easy and free with UB buses and shuttles that run 365 days a year, from early morning to late into the night.
Off Campus
With the MetroRail on South Campus and major bus routes serving many campus locations, you have access to the culture and excitement of downtown Buffalo. Need to go shopping for things you can’t get on campus?For bigger shopping trips take a free shuttle to the best retail and grocery options in the area.
Biking
If you want to bring your bike to campus, we offer a number of free resources, including: winter bike storage, bike registration and bike racks on UB Stampede buses. Plus, there’s a BikeShare program if you want to ride on campus but don’t have a bike of your own.
Parking
All students are allowed to have a car on campus— including first-year students in residence halls. Although we don’t think you’ll need one, you can park your personal vehicle in our secure lots.
What is an average day at the University at Buffalo? There really is no such thing.
No matter what you feel like doing, there's a good chance we have an event that matches your interest.
UB boasts sixteen NCAA Division I athletic programs that compete in the Mid-American Conference. The Bulls play some of the top competitors in the nation.
Forge lifetime friendships through clubs, Greek life and community service. Learn about yourself and the world around you through leadership and diversity groups.
With nearly 400 clubs and organizations, there’s something for everyone.
Beautiful Lake LaSalle, the serene Letchworth Woods and the Ellicott Creek Trailway are just some of the places to enjoy nature right here on campus. Whether you want to take a hike, rent a boat or just hang out with your friends, at UB there are many ways to have fun outdoors.
When We Say All-Inclusive We Really Mean It
Our rates include electricity, heat, and Wi-Fi, but that’s not all. Laundry, fitness facilities, study lounges, kitchens, package lockers, fire pits, and even an esports gaming center are available when you live at UB.
Fully furnished rooms and apartments mean that you bring the linens and we take care of the rest.
Flexibility when you need it. Our housing agreements come in academic year and full year terms so you only pay for the time you need to be on campus. And if you study abroad or graduate early you can cancel your agreement with no penalties.
The price you see is the price you pay, no surprises. Billed directly to your student account it’s easy to manage your academic and housing costs all in one place.
Our Residents
We know that you have a lot of options for where to live. But to get the true UB experience, there is only one choice, Campus Living. If you're ready to take the next steps and make UB your home away from home, visit the links below: